Removing The Rack Ears On A Control - IBM System Storage TS3310 Setup And Operator Manual

3. Reduce library weight. For instructions, refer to "Reducing Library Weight" on
4. Remove rack ears from all library modules.
Figure 11-12. Removing the rack ears on a Control Module
5. Remove the library from the rack.
6. Install library foot pads. For instructions, refer to "Removing/Installing Library
7. Install the library components removed for weight reduction. For instructions,
8. Cable the library. For instructions, refer to "Step 4: Cabling the Library" on
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TS3310 Tape Library Setup and Operator Guide
page 3-11.
a. Grasp the I/O Station handle and pull it toward you until it locks in the
open position.
b. Remove the right rack ear (
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1) Loosen the right rack ear thumb screws.
2) Remove the right rack ear.
c. Remove the left rack ear (
1) Open the left door of the library unit slightly.
2) Grasp the hinged side of the door and, while pulling on the door, push
right to expose the left rack ear.
3) Loosen the left rack ear thumb screws.
4) Remove the left rack ear.
d. Repeat this process for all modules in the library.
Note: Without drive sleds and power supplies, a 5U library (control module)
weighs approximately 50 lbs., and a 14U library (control module + 9U
expansion module) weighs approximately 110 lbs.
a. With a person on each side of the library, slide it out of the rack. You may
prefer to slide each unit of a multi-unit library out of the rack separately.
b. Place the unit on a sturdy work surface to repair.
Foot Pads" on page 11-19.
refer to "Installing Library Components Removed for Weight Reduction" on
page 3-14.
page 3-16.
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in Figure 11-12).
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in Figure 11-12).